Arroket Tea Estate

Arroket Tea Estate is a black-tea producer situated in the Sotik region of Kenya, at an elevation of 1,803 metres. The estate is operated by Sotik Highlands Tea Estate Ltd. and holds certification from the Ethical Tea Partnership.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,803 metres above sea level and positioned close to the equator, Arroket occupies a mid-to-high elevation zone typical of Kenya's western tea-growing districts. Estates at this altitude generally experience moderate diurnal temperature variation and relatively consistent rainfall, factors that tend to support year-round leaf production with periodic quality peaks aligned to the drier months.

The Sotik region lies within the broader Rift Valley tea belt, where volcanic soils and dependable precipitation are characteristic. Elevations approaching 1,800 metres often favour a slower leaf maturation than lower-altitude sites, which can contribute to greater accumulation of polyphenols and nuanced flavour development in the manufactured black tea.

Tea Produced

Arroket produces black tea. Kenyan teas from mid-elevation estates in Sotik typically yield a brisk, full-bodied cup with bright reddish liquor and pronounced astringency. Estates in this region often generate leaf that processes into grades suited to blending for both packet tea and speciality markets, though the precise character of Arroket's output will depend on plucking standards, withering protocols, and seasonal variation.

Operator

Arroket is operated by Sotik Highlands Tea Estate Ltd. No other estates managed by this company are currently recorded in our directory.

Certifications & Ethics

Arroket Tea Estate is certified by the Ethical Tea Partnership, an industry body that audits labour conditions, environmental practices, and management systems across member estates. ETP certification signals to buyers that the estate has committed to incremental improvements in worker welfare, safety standards, and sustainable agriculture, subject to periodic third-party verification.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

Arroket Tea Estate lies at -0.6907, 35.1111 in Sotik, Kenya. Its 1803 m elevation is the joint 137th highest of 186 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• CHANGOI — under 1 km away · 124- Cheborge
• Sotik Highlands Tea Estate, Kelunet — under 1 km away · Bomet
• Sotik Highlands Tea Estate, Mettarora — under 1 km away · Bomet
• Sasini Plc., Kipkebe Tea Factory — 8.1 km away · Kericho
• Evergreen Tea Factory Ltd (Egtf), Manaret — 14 km away · Bomet

Estates at a Similar Altitude to Arroket Tea Estate

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match Arroket Tea Estate (1,803 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. Arroket Tea Estate recorded 1,021 mm in 2025, 35% less than the 1,577 mm average across these estates: at the same height, local weather and exposure matter as much as elevation.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Coonoor Tea Estate	Yedapalli, India	1,802 m	1,467 mm	20.1 °C
Yellapatty Tea Estate	Dist. Kerala, India	1,805 m	2,094 mm	20.9 °C
Kenya Tea Development Agency, Eberege	Kisii, Kenya	1,798 m	1,371 mm	24.3 °C
Uganda Tea Development Agency Ltd, Igara	Central, Uganda	1,808 m	1,396 mm	23.1 °C
Momul Tea Factory	Kaplelwo, Kenya	1,811 m	1,558 mm	24.7 °C

Arroket Tea Estate Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, Arroket Tea Estate is drier than 85% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 75% of the others by elevation; warmer than 84% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets Arroket Tea Estate against the 185 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	Arroket Tea Estate	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,803 m	1,990 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,021 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	25.1 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	12.9 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at Arroket Tea Estate (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for Arroket Tea Estate’s coordinates recorded 1,021 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was March (169 mm) and the driest was February (12 mm). Daytime highs averaged 25.1 °C and overnight lows 12.9 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,021 mm
Wettest month	March (169 mm)
Driest month	February (12 mm)
Mean daily high	25.1 °C
Mean overnight low	12.9 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Arroket Tea Estate located?

Arroket Tea Estate is in Sotik, Kenya, at coordinates -0.6907, 35.1111, at an elevation of about 1803 metres.

Who operates Arroket Tea Estate?

Arroket Tea Estate is operated by Sotik Highlands Tea Estate Ltd., according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does Arroket Tea Estate produce?

Arroket Tea Estate is recorded as producing black tea.

What certifications does Arroket Tea Estate hold?

Arroket Tea Estate is recorded as holding the following certification(s): Ethical Tea Partnership.

How much rain does Arroket Tea Estate receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,021 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (169 mm).

How does Arroket Tea Estate compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Arroket Tea Estate recorded 1,021 mm in 2025, 35% less rain than the 1,577 mm average of estates at a similar elevation.

Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].